We live in a desert! This winter has been very mild and dry. We have been asked to fast and pray for moisture that we might get enough snows in the mountains and rains in the valleys to fill our reservoirs and replenish our aquafer. This has been one of the mildest winters I can remember. Lon went golfing at the Muni in Twin Falls on the 2nd of February. Lon and LaRon went fishing 6 times this month. There has been no ice fishing as the reservoir never completely froze over. The only reason they haven't fished more is because of the wind blowing so hard. (which only dries out the land even more). Lon even got to fish with Craig, Ryan, and Scottie at Magic one day.
Our first highlight of this month happened on the 7th. We were invited to attend the baptism of Kason Thompson, son of Derek, grandson of Kip Thompson. When we arrived and looked at the program, I found out that I was the pianist😲! Nobody told me! I didn't have any music with me, and it was in the Young Women room so there were no Primary books there. Luckily Brother Wright was there, and he had played for another baptism that morning and had his book with him.
Leah and Derek Thompson with their combined family of three boys. They have another son who will be sealed to them this afternoon by Lon. Leah has one son, and Derek two. It was a wonderful baptism, and we were thrilled when Linda, Great Grandmother was able to attend.
We went to the temple at 2 for the sealing.
Leah and Derek were sealed and little Oliver sealed to them. It was such an honor for Lon to be asked to be the sealer today. Those in attendance:
Former Bishop Cody Bingham and wife, Mark and wife (brother), Lance and wife (brother), Tawnya (mother), The happy couple with Ethan (brother) Lon and Nancy (great aunt and uncle) Kip (Dad), Kurt (grandfather), Current Bishop Brown and wife, Vibekka and Brett (aunt and uncle) and Emily and Chad (aunt and uncle) We were sad that Linda couldn't make it.
Derek, Leah and Olive Kip
The three brothers were not able to be sealed today as they each have other mom's and dad's that have to give permission for this to happen and they are not ready for that to happen yet. It was a beautiful day, and we ended it with a dinner at Linda and Kurts that evening.
Our second highlight of the month was on the 19th when we visited with Elsie and Tommy Williams in Hollister.
We started working in the Boise Temple on the very same day and the same shift back in 1998. They were the Wednesday PM Shift Coordinators in Twin Falls just before us and we have served in the temple together all these years. They have had to retire due to age and health, so it was great to visit them and see how they are doing. As you can see, Tommy has fallen and has a black eye and hurt shoulder, but they have high spirits and firm testimonies. So fun to visit with them.
Our third highlight of the month happened on the 21st. We were asked to substitute at the temple on Saturday morning. We were asked to be the attendants for a sealing. We didn't recognize the names, but when we went to meet them at the door, the son asked Lon if he had a brother in the Seattle area. Turns out that Ken (Lon's brother) and Bonnie were best friends with Howard and Lynda Case and they raised their families together in Mt. Vernon, Washington. Howard and Lynda moved to Twin Falls about 20 years ago. We have been to their house with Ken and Bonnie when they came down to visit. I remembered Lynda from our visits. It was so special to be able to be with them for this amazing morning. Howard was never a member but supported Lynda and the kids in all of their church activities. Howard has died. Today he was sealed to Lynda, and their deceased son, Hal, and living son, James and living daughter Sheri were sealed to them. What an amazing morning to be with this special family and witness this family being sealing forever. We called Bonnie and shared it with her. She was elated. What a tender mercy for us.
We were in the temple 14 of the 28 days this month, and while the temple was only open for 20 days because of Sunday and Monday, that's not too shabby. It truly is a favorite place of ours.
Our fourth highlight of the month happened on the 24th. The Harris', Taylors' and Thompsons' met at the Burley temple to do a session together.
We totally disrupted the temple as everyone was so thrilled to see us and we them. After our session, President and Sister Tateoka took us on a tour of their temple and taught us of a lot of the changes that have happened and are to happen since we have been released. It was amazing. We then went to lunch and enjoyed our love and friendship with these dear friends. Serving together for the 2+years was wonderful. Derlin is finally starting to feel good. We really missed the Taylors when they had to quit in our 2nd year.
And in a nutshell, that is what happened in the month of February. We continue to pray for moisture. Our children and grandchildren and great grandchildren are a blessing to us and are all doing great. We of course seem to find aches and pains as we get older but are able to carry on so all is well. Life is good!
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